Matthew & Julia
Wedding Party
Katie Orsenigo
Maid of Honor
Julia and Katie met back in the 10th grade and have been two peas in a pod every since. When Katie moved to Miami seven years later, Julia came running. Julia and Katie (along with Ron & Matthew) ran away to paradise to tattoo their friendship that will never float away ⚓️. After a few years it was time to come back to where their hearts belonged, in New York. Julia then moved 400 miles away to begin her career in OT and they have never been stronger. Katie is now an entrepreneur & mother to eight.. (pets) and her zoo will continue to grow just like their friendship, getting each other through this crazy thing called life.
Kristin Giles
Maid of Honor
Julia and Kristin met way back in the second grade and were never apart until their first days of college. Through these 12 years, from their first sock hop, to senior prom, and now to her wedding they’ve never lost touch. From wishing they could teleport to getting their drivers licenses, distance never kept them apart. Even though Julia is only 24 hours older than her, Kristin only gets those bragging rights until the sun goes down. Hand in hand since the second grade, Julia knows that she can always count on Kristin for the rest of her life.
Jacqueline Meaney
Bridesmaid
Jacqueline is Julia’s older Irish twin, currently living amongst the cowboys in Texas savings lives at the VA. She has a heart of gold and has always been their parents secrete number 1. They always shared a room, and Jacqueline used to limit Julia to ask one question a night...and now that they're older the limit is down to one question a month. No matter where Julia lives, Jacqueline always finds a way continue her big sister role, making sure a year supply of hand sanitizer gets sent her way.
Jessica Meaney
Bridesmaid
Jessica is Julia’s younger sister, the baby of the family. She has a wild heart and the sweetest personality. She keeps Julia sane and laughing with all the memes she tags her in daily, keeping her young. Often times Julia and Jackie had to pretend to be their mom at the window so the buss driver would let her off. (except once and mom never lets them forget it.) Jess has grown and accomplished so much at a young age, Julia is always proud to call Jess her little sister
Zoe Cunningham-Cook
Bridesmaid
Zoe is Julias future sister in law, and already feels like family. Zoe never hesitated to open her arms to Matthew as a brother, making her one of the most selfless people Julia has ever known. Zoe is currently perusing her career in civil rights law, to stand up for those who can’t. Even though the two are close in age, Zoe is still a little girl in Matthews eyes, like the time Matthew had her march back upstairs to put a sweater on for her date. Julia could have never asked for a better fourth sister.
Jenny Mai
Bridesmaid
Julia and Jenny went to the same undergraduate school in NYC, but never crossed paths until their first day in graduate school 500 miles away from home. This was Julia’s first time living away from home without Matthew so she was ecstatic to find a “wifey” in Jenny. These two spent the weeks cooking dinner together, taking karate, and sharing the many ups and downs of graduate school. On the weekends these two would share a seven hour drive back to their boyfriends full of Starbucks and Katy Perry karaoke.
Jilian Decristofano
Bridesmaid
Jil is Julia’s “little” from college, always reminding her of her own little sister. Julia picked Jil out from a crowd knowing that one day they would be inseparable. No matter how many modes of transportation, these two always managed to keep in touch by going to paint runs or just hanging out at the beach trying to get through the log flume without getting soaked. Whatever the time of day was, these two would always have a blast even if it included a whole night worth of events before noon. They will always remain close and show the world how true sisterhood is formed.
Geneva Berra
Bridesmaid
Julia & Geneva met during their first few Hunter College days, both coming from the same Westchester hometown. After many dances, karaoke nights, and sisterhood endeavors these two were practically inseparable. Even though they are both now in different states continuing their education, Julia can always count on Geneva to carry her up any mountain, no matter how high her shoes are.
Jenny Bingham
Bridesmaid
Julia first fell in love with Jenny for her southern drawl while working together in New York City. These two would work together until the sun came up sharing stories about her southern days. They used to come out of work with blisters on their feet but still managed to cheers with wine and a New York slice on her rooftop. When Julia decided to move her life back to NY from Miami, she made a pit stop to see her southern bell in Raleigh, and Julia cant wait to see her at the wedding.
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Antoine Cunningham-Cook
Best Man
AJ & Mathew met in high school as partners in crime. These two dare devils decided soon after that they were meant to be family, as Antoine played a vital role in Matthew joining the Cunningham Cooks. They still like to reminisce about all the trouble they caused throughout the Northeast for Jay and Julie. Matthew adores AJ’s mini me Quentin, and plans on being the best uncle he can be.
Avery Ehrlich
Best Man
Avery & Matthew became friends through their mutual friend Antoine and it could be said that when the three of these guys got together… there would be a story. They were great friends in highschool and have remained brothers through the years. They have always had an unspoken understanding of one another’s hardships in life, and Matthew has always looked up to his free spirited nature.
Matthew Cunningham-Cook
Groomsman
Matthew is Matthew’s older brother…Matthew. Matthew has always looked up to Matthew as the big brother he always wanted, a mentor, and a thesaurus. Matthew and Matthew grew closer during the two weeks traveling through Mexico together, enjoying the simple things in life like street tacos, 32oz fruit smoothies, and the natural wonders of the world. Matthew is always there for Matthew’s various questions in life and has yet to not be able to answer a single one.
Ron Petruska
Groomsman
Matthew & Ron’s friendship first started thanks to their girlfriends great taste in men. These two share the hustle of being full time working pet fathers and always reminiscing on the good o’ Miami days. As time went on Ron & Matthew became in sync and trained, ready to go with their cameras to capture all the perfect angles of Julia & Katie’s outings, brunch food and most importantly pet photo shoots. As star photographers and hard workers they continue to hustle, always looking forward to their next Sunday BBQ.
Borris Salazar
Groomsman
Boris & Johann met both Matthew & Julia one Rosh Hashanah night on their favorite hotel rooftop in Miami. A few hours later this group (Kate included) was driving down South Beach in a mustang, having the time of their lives. These nights to remember only continued every time this crowd got together, especially at Julia & Matt’s engagement on that very same Miami rooftop.
Johann Pinto
Groomsman
Johan, like Matthew is another dog father who never fails to impress with his amazing photographer abilities. While Johan and Boris stay mostly in Montreal, they still are always in touch with Julia & Matthew, never letting go of their Miami made friendship.
Ziggy
Groomsman
Matthew met Ziggy at the famous Miami hotel Le Fontaine Bleu where they cooked for celebrities such as Usher and Ne-Yo along with 1500 other people per day. They enjoyed countless shenanigans both in and out of work, and Matthew has been trying to get him to relocate ever since he moved back to NY. Zagazah.
Joe Capozzi
Groomsman
Matthew and Joe both went to the same college, worked at the same restaurant in V.T, and boarded the same slopes, but didn’t meet each other until one fateful day at a restaurant called The Fat Radish. They progressed through NYC’s culinary world while worked at several restaurants together. Cruisin around Brooklyn in his purple drop top sebring, Matthew and Joe had great times in NY.. Joe is one of Matthew’s biggest chef mentors and has made quite a name for himself in NYC.. he also has his own music video… found here.. https://youtu.be/nV7wnseAnsc